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Tea utensils: what, where and when to use, and what can be discarded?

Modern life requires activity, and therefore many of us are accustomed to drinking tea "on the go". According to tea connoisseurs, the classic varieties of this drink, sold in every store, are quite suitable for this. Elite Chinese teas do not accept speed and haste. They simply require (!) Gradual, calm tea drinking, which turns the absorption of the drink into a tea ceremony. Otherwise, they do not fully reveal the rich taste and aromatic potential, which allows not only to enjoy its uniqueness and peculiar notes, but also to relax, dream, find a solution to an important issue, and even successfully make more than one profitable deal! A real tea ceremony is not just: we sat down, drank tea, and went about our business. She is something special, orientally original, intriguing, interesting ... She dictates the main rule: moderation, thoughtfulness, in return she gives exquisite pleasure aimed at physical and psychological healing. With her, even our usual "let's have a cup of tea" acquires a certain solemnity, ceremoniality, thanks to which you begin to feel the beauty of a beautiful, full-fledged life, with its bright colors that cause a positive mood and satisfaction in your own capabilities. Even more so! Tea connoisseurs will agree with us that there is a "gap" between the two processes: brewing black classic tea from a supermarket and an elite variety from a specialized store, - one of the options is wood Pu'er.

You can enjoy the bliss of a tea ceremony not only with family, friends, business partners... This is, so to speak, a "traditional method". But there is also an individual one: for example, at the workplace, you can arrange a short tea party right during any break. It is enough to have all the necessary items at hand, including a first-class variety from the provinces of the Middle Kingdom and tea utensils that provide comfort and aesthetic beauty for tea drinking.

A beautiful service, set, gaiwan, teapot, kettle, bowl without handles, tea board - "shepherds" and many other tableware are created not only for comfortable drinking of hot drinks, but also for contemplation of designer beauty, which brings splendor to our lives! Beautiful teaware makes even everyday life not so "gray"! Its contemplation can have a "magical" effect on any person: give the opportunity to forget about what happened during the day!

Teaware in the online store "My Tea" is full of variety and style. A good assortment has quality that matches the cost. You can buy teaware in a regular store, but the price will exceed ours.

Evaluating the catalog, we can conclude: there is a lot of Chinese teaware! If everything is clear to us with teapots, then why all sorts of brushes, "Shepherds", gaiwans, etc. are not clear to everyone, especially beginners who want to find "their" elite varieties and "their" teaware for brewing tea.

What, where and when to use, and what can be abandoned? What is good about Chinese teaware?

A small tea jar (box) . It is used for proper storage of dry raw materials and for the first acquaintance with the aroma of the leaves.

The main utensil for Chinese tea is a teapot for brewing. You can't do without it! Only if you replace it with a gaiwan, a flask. "My Tea" sells priority clay and porcelain specimens. Glass teapots are also popular, practical, reliable and beautiful.

Porcelain is beautiful and useful: it allows tea leaves to fully open, but only if the raw materials are brewed for at least 15 minutes. Often, porcelain teaware is covered with artistic paintings and drawings, which allows you to call each tableware a real work of art. Their bright aesthetic beauty attracts not only tea lovers, but also collectors and art lovers, captivating them into the world of oriental traditions and picturesqueness.

Clay teapots made of Yixing clay - the oldest and most popular - turn tea drinking into a real oriental ceremony. The color of the clay is very diverse: yellow, red, beige, green, black ... The surface is grainy or smooth. Real gourmets have concluded: they are ideal for high-quality Chinese varieties. The porous walls absorb the essential oils of tea leaves, becoming covered with a specific aromatic film when brewing. Along with other tea utensils, they have a number of advantages:

• originality and author's performance,
• completely natural (without additives),
• high quality,
• simplicity and ease of care,
• influence on the development of aroma and taste.

Glassware is heat-resistant and beautiful. It is especially popular when brewing tea: only in it can you observe the unique process of unfolding exquisite flowers!

Gaiwan (a cup with a saucer) of various sizes is used for the traditional preparation of Chinese tea. The saucer is a symbol of the earth, the lid is the sky. The tandem indicates harmony and balance. When buying it, the following factors should be taken into account: what you will use it for (only for brewing or also drinking), what tea you will drink, brew only for yourself or for a company. The best option is considered to be a porcelain gaiwan with medium wall thickness. It is easy to maintain, suitable for any type of tea, does not affect the taste and aroma.

LAHA (small jug) - necessary for gaiwan. The infusion is poured into it after brewing and poured into cups from it. Its main purpose is to prevent the drink from acquiring an unnecessary strength.

A small tea cup and a bowl without a handle in the oriental style made of porcelain , glass, clay - vessels for drinking drinks - are indispensable items for the tea ceremony. The small size does not allow the tea to cool down quickly, and also, by taking small sips, our taste buds are more "captivated" by the taste and aroma of the healing elixir.

"Tea pair" - a glass and a cup : the finished drink is poured into a glass and covered with a cup, when served to a guest, it is carefully turned over. The aroma is inhaled from a tall glass, and the drink is drunk in small sips from a small cup. This procedure allows you to fully experience the versatility of the oriental elixir.

Chaban or "tea board", made of bamboo or sandalwood - a small Chinese table with a built-in tray for collecting water (sometimes it has the property of spilling) - a special device, thanks to which you can completely immerse yourself in the world of the traditional Chinese tea ceremony. It has the most variable shapes: rectangular, round, multifaceted. Its purpose is to completely direct a person or company to the tea drinking process, and "drop" the present worries.

Other accessories that are available for sale but are used as desired:

• a brush is a magical object that eliminates smudges on any surface,
• spoon - a common utensil for transferring tea leaves - presented in various oriental modifications,
• needle - cleans the clogged spout of the kettle,
• tongs - effectively grab and carry hot cups. Also used to remove prepared tea leaves.

Teaware is interesting and functional. It looks beautiful not only on the table, but also in the table cabinet, demonstrating the good taste of the homeowners. Suitable for both home and office conditions. Teaware in "My Tea" is fantastically attractive, high-quality and diverse. You can choose the necessary tea items to your taste and "wallet". Buying teaware means giving yourself and your family the opportunity to constantly enjoy the chic and beauty of the oriental tea ceremony, which frees you from regularly accumulating negativity.

Teaware can be purchased not only for yourself, but also as a noble gift. If the recipient is at least initially familiar with elite Chinese teas, he will be able to adequately assess the prospects and value of the gift. In this case, tea sets, teapots, and gaiwans are especially popular.

With high-quality teaware from "My Tea", it is easy and simple to discover the unique taste and aroma of elite varieties! We wish you pleasant tea drinking and a good mood!